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Peruvian Comedy 'Mi Mejor Enemiga' Lands on Netflix

The Netflix release gives the summer hit wider international exposure and spotlights Saskia Bernaola’s first feature as director.

Overview

  • The film joined Netflix on Friday, June 12, 2026, moving from Peruvian cinemas to the platform for subscribers in countries where Netflix operates.
  • Mi Mejor Enemiga was a domestic summer success that drew more than 300,000 viewers and recorded the best national opening of 2026 in Peru.
  • Nataniel Sánchez stars as Valeria and leads a large ensemble cast that includes Mateo Garrido-Lecca, Omar García, Katia Palma and others.
  • The story centers on a 25-year high-school reunion that unleashes old rivalries and comic situations, and it uses a soundtrack of 1990s and early-2000s hits to evoke nostalgia.
  • Producers and cast promoted a weekend viewing plan for subscribers, and the Netflix debut could broaden the movie’s audience and raise the profile of Peruvian commercial cinema abroad.